Rio (1982)
| Artist: Duran Duran |
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Song Listing
Disc 1
Song Title
1. Rio ~ Duran Duran
2. My Own Way ~ Duran Duran
3. Lonely in Your Nightmare ~ Duran Duran
4. Hungry Like the Wolf ~ Duran Duran
5. Hold Back the Rain ~ Duran Duran
6. New Religion ~ Duran Duran
7. Last Chance on the Stairway ~ Duran Duran
8. Save a Prayer ~ Duran Duran
9. Chauffeur, The ~ Duran Duran
Album Notes and Credits
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This is an Enhanced CD which contains regular audio tracks and multimedia computer files, including the videos for "Rio," "Hungry Like The Wolf" and "Save A Prayer." |
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Duran Duran: Simon Le Bon (vocals); Andy Taylor (guitar); Nick Rhodes (keyboards); John Taylor (bass); Roger Taylor (drums). |
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Additional personnel: Andy Hamilton (saxophone). |
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Recorded at Air, London, England in 1982. Includes liner notes by Simon LeBon and Nick Rhodes. |
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Digitally remastered by Tony Cousins. |
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The artistic progression from the band's self-titled debut to the following year's RIO was the greatest aesthetic leap of Duran Duran's career. The group moved from catchy but somewhat rudimentary New Romantic synth-funk to elegantly arranged, sophisticated pop-rock, concentrating more on song structure than dance beats. For their efforts, they were rewarded with superstar status, due chiefly to "Hungry Like the Wolf," a lascivious tune that injects a welcome dose of rock & roll guitar. The most impressive tracks on RIO, though, are the more contemplative, balladic offerings, like "Lonely in Your Nightmare," "Save a Prayer," and especially "The Chauffer," with its stream-of-consciousness lyrics and unconventional structure, arty without seeming pretentious. If you only have one Duran Duran album, it should be RIO. |
Compilation Appearances
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Pure 80's Hits |
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Frequency 99-Hits Of The 90's |
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Crossover Vol 2:asi Es La Gente Yoyo |
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Ultra Dance V.7 |
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Now That's What I Call Music: 80's |
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Son Of Rambow (Ost) |
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Now That's What I Call The 80S Volume |
Technical Info
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Release Date : 07/03/2001 |
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Original Release Date : 1982 |
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Catalog ID : 29924 |
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Label : Capitol/EMI Records |
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Number of Discs : 1 |
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Studio/Live : Studio |
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Mono/Stereo : Stereo |
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SPAR Code : n/a |
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UPC : 00724352992409 |
Professional Reviews
Spin (p.104)
- "[T]he Durannies take new-romantic pop to the masses with lush, synth-driven choruses and lavish videos..."
- "[T]he Durannies take new-romantic pop to the masses with lush, synth-driven choruses and lavish videos..."
Q (6/00, p.61)
- Ranked #98 in Q's "100 Greatest British Albums" - "...Defined early '80s aspirational glamour, comprising 9 trashily addictive tunes..."
- Ranked #98 in Q's "100 Greatest British Albums" - "...Defined early '80s aspirational glamour, comprising 9 trashily addictive tunes..."
Magnet (p.114)
- "[T]he Taylors, drummer Roger and guitarist Andy, laid down an aggressively grooving foundation over which vocalist Simon LeBon and keyboardist Nick Rhodes dropped candy-coated bits of melody and insouciant jet-set attitude."
- "[T]he Taylors, drummer Roger and guitarist Andy, laid down an aggressively grooving foundation over which vocalist Simon LeBon and keyboardist Nick Rhodes dropped candy-coated bits of melody and insouciant jet-set attitude."
CMJ (1/5/04, p.10)
- Ranked #13 in CMJ's "Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1982".
- Ranked #13 in CMJ's "Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1982".
CMJ (1/5/04, p.10)
- Ranked #1 in CMJ's "Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1982".
- Ranked #1 in CMJ's "Top 20 Most-Played Albums of 1982".
Q (Magazine)
(p.125)
- 4 stars out of 5 -- "Originally released in 1982, today both the Chic-inspired basslines and aspirational lyrics of RIO seem utterly contemporary..."
(p.125)
- 4 stars out of 5 -- "Originally released in 1982, today both the Chic-inspired basslines and aspirational lyrics of RIO seem utterly contemporary..."
Pitchfork (Website)
- "RIO isn't just front-loaded with some of the era's most bulldozing hits, it's still Duran's best shot at an artistic legacy."
- "RIO isn't just front-loaded with some of the era's most bulldozing hits, it's still Duran's best shot at an artistic legacy."
Record Collector (magazine)
(p.85)
- 5 stars out of 5 -- "1982's RIO was and remains one of the 80s' finest pop statements..."
(p.85)
- 5 stars out of 5 -- "1982's RIO was and remains one of the 80s' finest pop statements..."
Record Collector (magazine)
(p.84)
- 3 stars out of 5 -- "Duran Duran gave some thought to their 12" singles...[and] -- the biggest achievement of all -- laying down mixes which don't sound embarrassing two decades later."
(p.84)
- 3 stars out of 5 -- "Duran Duran gave some thought to their 12" singles...[and] -- the biggest achievement of all -- laying down mixes which don't sound embarrassing two decades later."
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